Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We believe everyone should work in an inclusive environment where respect, collaboration and fairness are part of everyday working.
Equality & diversity
We believe everyone should work in an inclusive environment where respect, collaboration and fairness are part of everyday working.
The council is proud to employ people from all diverse backgrounds. We serve a diverse customer base, and our employees bring a wide range of skills, experience and talent which enables us to deliver services of the highest quality for all our communities.
Our people make South Gloucestershire Council a special and inclusive place to work where respect, collaboration and opportunity are part of our everyday working.
Staff equality groups
We have five staff equality groups at the council. The purpose of the groups is twofold: 1) to work together with the council to support the implementation of progressive and inclusive employment practices, and 2) to provide a peer support network amongst colleagues. Our five staff equality groups are:
- Black and Minority Ethnic Staff Network (BME)
- Disabled Employees Group (DEG)
- LGBTQ + Staff Network
- Neurodiverse Staff Network
- Women’s Staff Network
Disability Confident employer
We promote equal opportunities through our recruitment process and a positive culture across our services. Being a Disability Confident employer means that we meet a set criteria under the scheme and that we encourage applicants with a disability to apply for roles within our organisation.
Armed Forces Covenant
We are a Silver award holder of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) for our commitment and support for defence and armed forces personnel.
Age-friendly Employer Pledge
South Gloucestershire Council supports the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme from the Centre for Ageing Better, aimed at improving recruitment and retention of workers in their 50s and 60s.
The initiative helps employers tackle skill shortages by fostering age-positive workplaces and committing to annual improvements in hiring and supporting older staff.
Community Learning and Skills Service
Community Learning
Free courses available to people aged 19 and over with few or no qualifications, which are held in venues in your local community.
We also offer bespoke one-to-one support to help learners access further education, training, apprenticeships, voluntary work and paid work. This service is available to anyone who has attended or is attending a Community Learning course. For more information on our bespoke support please contact holly.anderson@southglos.gov.uk.
Skills Connect
Free one-to-one employability and skills mentoring to help you find work, training or career support options. Visit www.skillsconnect.org.uk where you can be referred into all our skills projects.
Future Bright
Free on-to-one career coaching and support to help you take your next step on your employment journey. Support is tailored to each individual and the level of support may vary depending on individual circumstances.
Works4Youth: Engaging Potential
Free one-to-one support to help you find work, training or develop your employability skills through mentoring, workshops and traineeships.
We Work for Everyone
Free one-to-one support to help you into paid employment.
ICEP (International Communities Employment Programme)
Free one-to-one career coaching with an Employability and Skills Mentor to help you find and apply for work, as well as free courses and training to help you develop the skills and confidence to progress within employment (this includes ESOL for work).
For more information on any of the above, please contact community.learning@southglos.gov.uk.
